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09-09-2014, 01:22 AM
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A New teenage member!
Hey guys! My name is Wyatt. I'm 16 and I have had this truck for about 8 years and I've been working on the truck (more like tinkering) for about the past three years or so. I have been buying and selling parts along with asking plenty of questions on my dad's profile, but I just got around to making mine. The truck has been in and out of my family for 30 yeas or so. My dad, uncle and ending with my grandmother have all had a turn or two with the truck. When I first got the truck the interior was in pretty bad shape (seat, door panels, seatbelts, dashpad, gauge cluster, and column) and the heater box and lines were FULL of leaves. After tons of work I have gotten her to the point she is at today. I drive her to school every day and have never has a problem with it. Here is a list of things I have done so far! I just purchased a 72 Cheyenne a few months ago for its deep dish rally wheels and sway bar and a few other parts and sold the truck. I also bought a 67 with my brother and he purchased it from me, but that's a whole other story! I have done almost everything to my truck for the most part with my own money along with help from mom and dad
 here is some of the things I have done! - New grill bowtie - Repainted black around headlight bezels - New headlight bezels - Repainted air cleaner - Deep dish rally wheels of another 1972 chevy truck - New BF Goodrich radial R/A's - New door handles - Renuilt steering column - New steering wheel - Tach cluster - New to me sun visors - New solid rear window - New rear sport bumper - Exhaust - Original AM radio converted to AM/FM by Gary tayman. It's AWSOME!! - Hitch - Bigger and original rear view mirror - Dome light - 3 Point GM seat belts - Original black door panels - New to me original armrests - Front sway bar - Headlights - Undercoated the underneath side of the can and bed - Power-washed the front suspension and repainted the suspension - Courtesy lights - Glove box light - Glove box liner I've got to say that this site is the best!! I've been on my dad's profile looking on the site since 2007 but just now got around to making my own. The guys on the site here are great!! I'm sure I will have a few question and hopefully I will start selling parts here soon on my own profile instead of my dads. I'm sure there are a few things In my list that are missing but for the most part that's it. I know you guys LOVE pictures so I will do my best to post pics of all the little stuff I do and then some Most of the things that I wanted to do the truck I have already done, but there are still a few things I'd like to do. Let me know what you guys think, thanks!!
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My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold |
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09-09-2014, 01:24 AM
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Re: A New teenage member!
Here it is!
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My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold |
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09-09-2014, 01:30 AM
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Re: A New teenage member!
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My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold |
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09-09-2014, 01:33 AM
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Re: A New teenage member!
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My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold |
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09-09-2014, 01:35 AM
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Re: A New teenage member!
What a beautiful truck, great history, and inspiring story! I drove my truck to high school also but I didn't have your experience with fixing things on it.
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09-09-2014, 01:42 AM
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Re: A New teenage member!
Thanks! I have learned just about everything I know about these trucks from my dad. When we rebuilt our 1969 c10 I learned where every nut and bolt went and it was a great learning experience for sure.
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My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold |
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09-09-2014, 01:48 AM
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Re: A New teenage member!
Welcome to the board man from another Pacific Now member!!! Love the 72 man really nice an clean!!! It's cool you got in it young man I did the same with my 89 the my paw paw bought new in 89. The picture you see on my left isn't current actually I gotta update it since I put new paint an a whole load of stuff. Got started on this site when I was your age an I'm 21 now.
Had a 72 I loved myself an got rid of it for my 65. Keep up the good work man an don't let go of her! |
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09-09-2014, 02:36 AM
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Re: A New teenage member!
Awesome. Welcome to the forum, Wyatt.
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09-09-2014, 09:05 AM
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Re: A New teenage member!
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I'll turn this picture for you . . . and welcome !!! That's a pretty nice truck for a 16-year-old !!! My 70 was BUILT when I was in twelfth grade !!! I hope you decide to keep it looking as stock as it is now. . . . .
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09-09-2014, 09:11 AM
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Re: A New teenage member!
Welcome Wyatt. Beautiful truck and story.
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09-09-2014, 09:13 AM
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Re: A New teenage member!
Very nice. Welcome to the forum.
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1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703 |
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09-09-2014, 09:18 AM
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Re: A New teenage member!
Nice truck. Welcome to the forum.
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Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 |
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09-09-2014, 10:04 AM
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Re: A New teenage member!
Welcome from another teen who learned from his dad lol
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09-09-2014, 12:03 PM
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Beautiful truck! Enjoy the heck out of it!
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09-09-2014, 12:28 PM
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Re: A New teenage member!
That is one nice truck ,welcome aboard .I was out there in your area several years a go in our Malibu convertible and saw some pretty nice trucks everywhere .
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09-09-2014, 12:44 PM
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Re: A New teenage member!
welcome! you have a real nice truck. the fact its been in your family and you know it inside out makes it that much better. theres nothing like building it yourself
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09-09-2014, 03:17 PM
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Re: A New teenage member!
Howdy and welcome, Your truck looks great.
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09-09-2014, 03:21 PM
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Re: A New teenage member!
Welcome; beautiful truck and thank you for carrying the torch into the next generation.
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09-09-2014, 03:28 PM
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Re: A New teenage member!
Welcome to the forum, nice truck you got there. Nice to see another fellow 16 year old on here
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09-09-2014, 04:51 PM
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Re: A New teenage member!
Nice truck and welcome from North Carolina.
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09-09-2014, 05:21 PM
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Welcom to the best site around! I WISH I had any one of the vehicles my dad had when he was young. I would take that truck any day over any stupid new car in the parking lot at your school. Looks like your taking fine care of that beauity. Keep it up man, guys like you give me hope for the future. Iphones and instagram aren't anywhere as cool as classic chevys but most young dudes would rather tweet than wrench.
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09-09-2014, 05:24 PM
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Re: A New teenage member!
Welcome Bud. That is one slick truck!
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1969  C10 SWB 5.3L LS, 4l60e, 2/4 drop (In Progress)2015 GMC 2500 Duramax (Daily Driver) 1999 Jeep TJ 2010 Harley Street Glide Check Out My Build!: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=617981 |
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09-09-2014, 06:01 PM
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Re: A New teenage member!
Welcome and totally rad 72!
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68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi |
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09-09-2014, 06:06 PM
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Welcome aboard!!! Looks like you did an awesome job!!! You considering a career in automotive? Good Luck!!!
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09-09-2014, 08:44 PM
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Re: A New teenage member!
Welcome from Maryland. Great story and you all ready have a very truck.
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